The Bible Study Hour

1 Corinthians 16:1-24

The ending to Paul’s monumental letter to the Corinthians ends in a very practical way with principles for giving and his final instruction for the brethren to love one another. Listen to Dr. James Boice's teaching on Paul's final words to the Corinthians on the Bible Study Hour.

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

The fact that Christians will be raised from the grave means that, in the end, we will be victorious over our greatest enemy: death. What kind of resurrected bodies we will have when we are raised is of lesser importance. Dr. James Boice shares this encouraging message on the Bible Study Hour.

1 Corinthians 15:12-34

While the Apostle Paul previously proclaimed the essential elements of Christ’s resurrection, he now turns to the consequences of denying the core belief of the Christian faith as he progresses in his letter to the Corinthians. Dr. James Boice speaks sense about the resurrection on this episode of the Bible Study Hour.

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

The foundation of the Christian faith is the resurrection, and the 15th chapter of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is the most comprehensive chapter in the New Testament concerning this monumental event. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he summarizes Paul’s reason for preaching the resurrection and considers the apostle’s proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our salvation.

1 Corinthians 14:1-40

While every part of the Bible is relevant, some parts speak to contemporary issues more directly than others, as is the case with the 14th chapter of First Corinthians. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains why the danger of people within the church doing what they want to do is both an ancient and contemporary problem... and presents the Apostle Paul’s remedy for it.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

A Scottish evangelist, Henry Drummond, preached a famous sermon entitled “The Greatest Thing in the World.” It was about love, and--if indeed--love IS the greatest thing in the world, then the 13th chapter of First Corinthians has to be one of the greatest chapters of the Bible. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains why love is superior to hope and even to our faith.

1 Corinthians 12:1-31

While the Apostle Paul had a lot to say on the subject of tongues, he had a lot more to say on the much broader subject of spiritual gifts in general. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he emphasizes the important topic of believers exercising their spiritual gifts for the benefit of the church.

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

It’s hard to fathom that something as solemn and moving as the Lord’s Supper could draw controversy, and yet, in Paul’s day, it did just that...and in our day, through differing interpretations of its meaning and purpose, the table still draws dissention. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes a deeper look into the reasons we celebrate this foundational institution of our faith.

1 Corinthians 10:23-11:16

Of all the practical matters that are dealt with in First Corinthians, the most applicable is the matter of temptation, because--unlike some of the issues the Apostle Paul confronts--temptation affects everyone. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines a plague as old as time that touches the lives of every member of Adam’s race.

1 Corinthians 10:1-22

Of all the practical matters that are dealt with in First Corinthians, the most applicable is the matter of temptation, because--unlike some of the issues the Apostle Paul confronts--temptation affects everyone. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines a plague as old as time that touches the lives of every member of Adam’s race.

1 Corinthians 9:1-27

As human beings, and as Americans, we have certain inalienable rights and at times it might be appropriate as citizens to exercise those rights. But as followers of Christ, there are many situations in which we must waive the exercise of those rights for the sake of the gospel. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he takes a deeper look into the Apostle Paul’s instructions on the matter.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Of all the questions on the minds of Christians, which do you think would be the most often-asked? Quite likely, it’s: “How do you determine the will of God, especially in questionable situations?” Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he confronts that question through the lens of a certain practice in the ancient city of Corinth.

1 Corinthians 7:1-40

The world tells us that, while we are not perfect, we are on our way and to reach that goal effectively, restraints should be dismissed. This world view excludes God, spiritual realities, and our ultimate responsibility before God. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he demonstrates how man’s world view has especially influenced our perspectives on the sacred covenant of marriage.

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

It’s sad but true that the modern-day evangelical church is compromising some of the foundational standards of the Word of God...questioning biblical authority, sexual morality and God’s sovereignty. But these compromises are nothing new. Join Dr. Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines Paul’s admonition concerning the compromise in the church at Corinth that still apply to us today.

1 Corinthians 6:1-11

It seems there was a time when men settled their differences face-to-face, man-to-man, and--unlike today--going to court was usually a final option. Yet, in the Corinthian church, Christians were taking their disputes to court to let the world decide the outcome. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at Paul’s third admonition to the church at Corinth.

1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Church discipline. In many churches it has fallen out of favor and practice as we conform more and more to the world’s standards. The Apostle Paul, however, faced the problem head on and left us timeless advice for this necessary practice. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores Paul’s commands for dealing with sin in the church.

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

The Apostle Paul called himself “the servant of Christ,” but in his day there really were no servants, only slaves. The Greek word Paul used is better translated “under rower,” the slave who occupied the lowest position in the galley of a ship powered by the sweat of men. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he reflects on Paul’s self-evaluation as a minister of Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

While the unity of believers is stressed throughout the New Testament, division has often stymied the growth of the church and the fellowship of Christians, and the beginning verses of I Corinthians chapter three tell us of two areas that fueled those divisions. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he looks at carnal Christianity and whether some believers are “more saved” than others.

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

“But God…” Two small words, but words that carry a great significance. Two small words that are filled with hope because they stand in contrast to the foolishness of man and the plans he devises through human wisdom. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he compares the foolishness of man’s escapades with the wisdom of our Almighty God.

1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5

God has undermined and brought to nothing the vaunted wisdom of the world through the simplicity of the gospel. And where is the folly of the world’s wisdom more clearly seen then through the lens of the crucifixion? Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he compares the wisdom of the world with “the foolishness of God.”

1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Have you ever marveled at the conundrum that you can be two different people: kind but cruel, confident but fearful, easy going but angry? You’re not alone. The Corinthian Christians had a model church but one riddled with disgraceful habits and practices. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he examines Paul’s challenges in dealing with a church that was “the best of churches and the worst of churches.”